Virgil Lee Duncan, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away April 11, 2022, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center after a brief illness. Virgil was born November 3, 1940, in Iredell County to the late Dolphus Duncan and Essie Duncan.

He served in the U.S. Navy and was a truck driver. Virgil was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Mark McCain Duncan; and two brothers, Jimmy Duncan and Donald Duncan.

Survivors include one daughter, Robin Duncan of Statesville; two sisters, Trudy Fox and husband Ronnie of Statesville, and Traci Braido of Concord; three grandchildren, Bobby Minton, Ashley Minton, and Cody Holsclaw; and three great-grandchildren, Brandi Anderson, Draven Anderson, and Alivihona Anderson.

A Memorial Service will be conducted Saturday, April 23, 2022, at 1 p.m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church. Rev. Curtis White will officiate. Virgil will be Honored with Military Rites. The Family will receive friends Saturday, April 23, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church.

Memorials may be given to Tabernacle Baptist Church, 494 Lippard Farm Road, Statesville, NC 28625

Chapman Funeral Home is serving the Duncan family.